These springs rolls are an excellent, healthy lunch (or dinner) option and are a breath of fresh air from your normal turkey sandwich or grilled chicken salad. The homemade sauces really add flavor and round out the dish. From the original site: Thai spring rolls with peanut sauce and citrus soy.
After I got married, I wanted to come up with a dish I could bring to holidays with either my family or his, something that would be my signature thing. But I had no ideas. My brother’s wife is a vegetarian, so their wedding reception (just six weeks after mine!) was meat-free. Where our cocktail […]
This is the classic Lobster Bisque recipe for My Lobster Affair!
I was in some Onigiri freaky mood lately, making these Japanese Rice Balls non-stop. I’ve been getting lots of “orders” for this popular Japanese dish. This is another addition to my Onigiri collection, for a group of my students this time. In my garden, there’re Salmon Wasabi, Spicy Shrimp (hay bee hiam), Green Tea with […]
Besides the bright red colour, I like Strawberries for their amazing nutritional facts; their antioxidants, vitamins & minerals help fight diseases. Most of all, they’ve anti-aging properties :) My Garden Glory consists of: Red & Green Oak leaves, Red Coral, Coriander, Parsley, Dill & Baby Chard. I’ve also added Sun Flower Seeds for some crunch.
Broiled chicken drumettes marinated in a soy miso sauce. My kids loves these wings! From the original site: My kids love chicken wings. I usually use drumettes for them so they can easily enjoy these mini-drumsticks. This recipe was originally from my Japanese friend who used to live in San Francisco because of her husband’s […]
What do you think of these cute Scallops sitting prettily in their shells? Don’t you agree that they’re great for entertaining? They’re as good as they look! What if I tell you they’re not too difficult to handle? Ingredients: 12 Scallops 1 tsp minced Garlic 1 tsp minced Ginger 12 Black beans 1 tbsp Chinese […]
The recipe is a great side choice for dinner. It can also be used as an appetizer. It is cheesy and nutty and delicious. A quick bread is an easy way to entertain and they also make great gifts. Anyone would welcome this on their dinner table. From the original site: Ms. Greenspan suggest serving […]
An idea struck me when it was my son’s lunch box day on Fridays. Jon loves Onigiri, so I decided to make him an Angry Birds Lunch Box! Angry Birds, the popular & best-selling mobile game, has taken the world by storm. The game is about these birds who’re angry because their eggs were stolen […]
Delicious fried lotus root appetizer, seasoned ground pork sandwiched between two slices of fried lotus root. From the original site: Today, I’ll share a lotus root recipe. If you have spent quite a bit of time in Asia, then you are probably familiar with lotus root as an ingredient. I found out that lotus root […]
An incredible fresh summer salad with red bell peppers, white beans and asaparagus! Dressed with a light dressing. From the original site: While the beans are cooking, combine the red bell pepper and the asparagus in a medium pan, cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook for about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse […]
Holy Guacamole! Whoever invented it…thank you! Guacamole is so great on tacos, burgers, sandwiches – and especially just by itself with tortilla chips. So here is a little post to share with you the way I make it! From the original site: Gently stir everything together without mashing. Adjust the flavors, salt, lime according to […]
I absolutely love baba ghanoush, that lovely middle eastern cousin of hummus, featuring eggplant as the star. So I bought an eggplant the other day intending to make some. As I pulled the roasted eggplant out of the fridge I remembered that last time I made baba ganouch with just one eggplant, it really didn’t […]
Octopus sashimi slices marinated in a soy vinaigrette. Garnished with white sesame and seaweed. From the original site: As you know Japan is an island nation surrounded by bodies of water. With this abundance of water, the Japanese have learned to enjoy many seafood that are not typically served in other cultures. One of those […]
Strawberry are in season now and it’s the perfect time to make fresh strawberry dressing. My children absolutely loved it. From the original site: Today I’d like to share a delicious strawberry salad dressing before the strawberry season is over. I know it not quite time yet but we should all enjoy strawberries while they […]
Agedashi tofu literally translates to fried tofu in dashi broth. The tofu is gently fried and served in a soy based sauce. Classic Japanese appetizer, great vegetarian recipe. From the original site: A couple months ago I shared my non-traditional Agedashi Tofu. Instead of deep fried tofu served in the traditional dashi broth, it was […]
I love the addition of couscous to these simple and tasty looking tuna cakes by Can You Stay For Dinner. Fish cakes of any sort are a great go-to summer meal for us! Fish and chips-type meals like this fella just shout summertime to me. sunshine and ocean and breeze and sand in my sandwich […]
Dabbled fave Duh-licious has a tasty looking treat for Cinco de Mayo… I love the idea of these guacamole rolls, and if you’re feeling too lazy to roll them, she also has an option to just serve them as guacamole with homemade dipping chips. yum! Mădălina says: I love the texture of this recipe: the […]
Try this perfect appetizer for your Cinco de Mayo party…these mini tostadas are spicy and full of flavor, plus they’re simple to make! From the original site: I’m getting ready to celebrate the big 3-0, which happens to fall on Cinco de Mayo. I like to think that all the hoopla, celebration, margaritas, tequila shots, […]
Classy Poached Pear in Spicy Mango Nectar served with home made Mango Ice Cream From the original site: Everyone in my family simply loves mangoes. I remember we had a big mango tree back home and my mom used to pick fresh mangoes in the morning and make countless recipes with this tender fruits right […]
Crepes are a great way to bring a new twist to the average idea of a sandwich. Crepes can be made or store-bought and their light airy texture makes a perfect shelter for sweet and savory fillings like chicken and sauteed veggies or nutella and strawberries. A quick inexpensive meal that will impress the socks […]
The other day my husband mentioned going to a local Baconfest event (bands, fun, & bacon), but we didn’t manage to make it. So with friends, we decided to have our OWN BaconFest that evening! My cool friend Beth made these an an appetizer, and after oohing and aahing I insisted on stealing the recipe! […]
This good old cutlet recipe is not too technical to make and it also includes very simple ingredients which will be available in almost any Indian kitchen. These cutlets taste delicious just on it’s own, or served with ketchup. You can also enjoy these cutlets also as a burger with cheese melted on top. Special […]
The idea of savory pancakes is appealing and stuffing them with goat cheese sold me. This vegetable pancake surrounds a slice of goat cheese, causing it to have a tantalizing flavor. The cheese jumps out at you when you take a bite. I love unusual recipes and for me, this combination, in this presentation was […]
Roasted Garlic Focaccia…It’s simple, is ready to bake in a couple of hours, and the olive oil lavished on top gives it a beautiful crust. Quoting the original site: A handsome splash of extra virgin olive oil, a couple of heads of roasted garlic in the dough, a sprinkling of fresh oregano, sea salt & […]